View 2017-18 Submissions

Algebraic Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
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We are a team of educators who investigated algebraic reasoning in the early years through a spatial approach to learning. We explored the importance of balance and equality with hands-on materials in guided play experiences.

Keyword(s):
algebra, equality, reasoning, spatial ,, visual
Thinking in the Math Curriculum
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 3, Grade 7
Resource(s) Available:
The project identified thinking in the math curriculum. It Increased teacher efficacy by deepening their understanding of the cognitive demand on student thinking when solving a math problem (process of thinking).

Keyword(s):
math processes, mathematical thinking, thinking categories, thinking questions
Authentic Communication in French Immersion Kindergarten Through Math Games

Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1

Focus on mathematical understanding should not exclude French Immersion students simply due to lack of expressive vocabulary. Students can learn, and do strive, in authentic communication situations, such as playing math games in the early years.

Keyword(s):
authentic communication, deeper understandings, french immersion, kindergarten math, math inquiry
Student Engagement in Mathematics
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Resource(s) Available:
A website will provide opportunities for primary students to work on all strands of math at home with their families, in a fun and engaging way, so that they can improve number sense, patterning, geometry and spatial sense. Attendance at OAME.

Keyword(s):
math, number sense, oame, parent engagement, primary
Collaborative Coding
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Resource(s) Available:
To build our knowledge of coding and how to apply these skills in a primary classroom.

Keyword(s):
21st century, coding, collaboration, primary, technology